Hi

[RaterAAA]

The presumption of soundness means that veteran will be considered to have been in sound condition when examined, accepted, and enrolled for service.

Moreover; Every veteran shall be taken to have been in sound condition when examined, accepted, and enrolled for service, except as to defects, infirmities, or disorders noted at the time of the examination, acceptance, and enrollment, or where clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrates that the injury or disease existed before acceptance and enrollment and was not aggravated by such service.

You will need to get all your prior-to-service militay record make sure you read, read and read. You need to prove that prior to service you was fit to go into service. After you do that and post your fact finders. We will continue

Tom

[jbasser]

Hi Tom. What about a scenario like this one.

Vietnam In country Vet was accepted and cleared to serve. after he got out 30 years later he is diagnosed with a Heart Defect, Blockages, and LVH.

He has filed a claim for AO Ischemic heart disease.

Your thoughts are appreciated.

John